Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century (Taschen, No. 25) (Midi S.) (2 Volumes)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (635 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3822840998 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 736 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Just to mention" according to rebelliousrose. This is the EXACT same book as the huge meaty tome Fashion, just broken into 2-user friendly volumes and slipcased. Don't do what I did and buy it twice by mistakestill, not a loss; I gave the slipcovered one as a Christmas present!It's an amazing book, a true reference for fashion enthusiasts, historical recreators, and costume designers. It is the cornerstone of my collection. I also had to wait a year for it to ship from Germany; glad Amazon finally has it reliably stocked!. Delectable MartinP Books on costume history generally come in two varieties: either illustrated with contemporary works of art featuring people in particualr costumes, or with custom-made drawings. The solution offered in this book is unique, and preferable by far. It showcases the collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute in sumptuous photographs. The colours, textures and shapes of costumes come across in their full splendour, exhibited on stylish, white dummies. Seeing the weird contraptions . An important resource for the costumer or fashion industry professional Garnet This book offers a comprehensive collection of exceptional outfits (beautifully presented). Most of which, I have never seen in other books of a similar subject matter. There is an overwhelming wealth of photographs, all in color. Many of the documented outfits also have accompanying detail shots (hugely inciteful). Everything about this two volume set is splendid, the fact that both volumes are soft back in a presentation case (which makes them even more affordable), is easil
The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically. Couture: then and now (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Clothes define people. With an emphasis on Western women's clothing, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical garments, underwear, shoes, and fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to the present day. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. Founded in 1978, the KCI holds one of the world's most extensive clothing collections and has curated many exhibitions worldwide. Showcasing a vast selection from the Institute's archives of skilled photographs depicting the clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, Fashion History is a fascinating e
Akiko Fukai (Chief Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Tamami Suoh (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Miki Iwagami (Lecturer of fashion history at Sugino Fashion College (Tokyo)), Reiko Koga (Professor of fashion history at Bunka Women's University), and Rie Nii (Assistant Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute).
About the Author Akiko Fukai (Chief Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Tamami Suoh (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Miki Iwagami (Lecturer of fashion history at Sugino Fashion College (Tokyo)), Reiko Koga (Professor of fashion history at Bunka Women's University), and Rie Nii (Assistant Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute).